The number of gains in the tourism industry is equal to the losses contained in them:
1. Spread of Social, Cultural and Environmental Pollution –
The facilities made available for the entertainment of tourists including intoxicants like opium, marijuana, hashish, bar, dance clubs and prostitution is an increasing trend. This is polluting social systems and values. The clothes worn by foreign tourists, their lifestyle, and eating habits are in accordance with their culture. Due to its influx, Indians being in their contact, the clothes of these local Indians are also becoming similar to that of the foreigners, which is polluting Indian culture.
2. Increase in Anti-national Activities –
Among the crowd of foreign tourists, some tourists are also sent by opposing or enemy nations to collect secret information, indulge in terrorism and to smuggle drugs. This may enable terrorists to get secret information, maps and locations, which they may misuse.
3. Making Fun of Society’s Weaker Section –
One-third of India’s population lives below the poverty line and photographs of their lifestyle and eating habits are taken by tourists. This tarnishes the image of India at the international level.
